''Solar Crime'' on the Rise

That figure – reported by Detective Superintendent James Taylor, head of UK serious organized acquisitive crime unit Opal – included a rise in small-scale thefts of solar panels as rising

Solar Panel Theft and Vandalism | Protecting Your Renewable

To effectively combat solar panel theft and vandalism, it''s crucial to understand the nature of the threat and the motivations behind these criminal activities. Both residential and

The 2024 Outlook for Solar Panel Theft & How Radar Can Help

In this article, we''ll discuss the history and projected growth of the solar industry, specific incidents of solar panel theft, why solar panels make such an attractive target to thieves, and what

''Solar theft'' – why is it on the rise and how can

Unfortunately, what should be a virtuous initiative is giving rise to a new crime wave, with police data showing a staggering 48% rise in solar panel and cabling theft from 2021 to 2022.

The power play: disrupting organised crime against solar farms

In the UK, where we have a data-sharing agreement that covers all 43 police forces, we can provide the most comprehensive picture of theft from solar assets. Yet, the lessons we can take

Energy Infrastructure Theft: Why Solar Farms & Substations Are

But there''s another, equally damaging issue that rarely makes headlines: physical theft and vandalism at energy sites. From copper wiring at substations to solar panels in the middle of

Solar Panel Theft and Crime Increases

Solar plant theft is an increasing problem for the solar industry. Since 2011, solar panel prices and installation fees have decreased. Solar panel availability increased simultaneously. Major

How Common is Solar Panel Theft? Alexandra Security Investigates

As the global shift toward renewable energy gains momentum, a troubling trend is emerging alongside it: the rise in solar panel theft. While once a rather niche concern, solar crime is

Can Solar Panels Be Stolen? Cuba Confronts Widespread Theft

A major theft of 38 solar panels in Manzanillo, Cuba, highlights a growing national problem. Discover the details of these crimes and what authorities are doing to combat this rising threat.

Theft of Solar Panels and Beams Shakes Granma''s Energy Sector

The Cuban police have apprehended the culprits behind the theft of over 50 beams and several solar panels from the Juan Pérez II Solar Park in Niquero, located in Granma.